Volunteers are an essential part in our efforts to eliminate homelessness and reduce poverty. The Volunteer Engagement Team is designed to recruit, train and support volunteers on behalf of The Mustard Seed program teams. The Volunteer Engagement Worker (Canada Summer Job) will be responsible for assisting the volunteer coordinators in training volunteers and facilitating programs.
Location: Edmonton
Project Number: # 021399407
Position Type: Seasonal Employment Full-Time (10 weeks)
Schedule: 35 hours per week (Total Number of Hours: 350 Hours)
Reporting to: Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager
Number of Positions to Fill: 1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be the first point of contact for volunteers; creating a welcoming atmosphere and a culture of hospitality.
- Maintaining and supporting volunteer roles
- Maintaining and inputting information into volunteer database
- Working with staff and volunteers to ensure donations are sorted and organized appropriately for our program areas.
- Support the dignity of our guests by seeking to identify their needs in a respectful manner.
- Be a supportive and proactive teammate to fellow support staff.
- Attend meetings and training as assigned.
- Respect proper boundaries with guests.
- Support the ministry within the Mustard Seed Community and act as a positive Mustard Seed ambassador.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Passion for fostering a deeper understanding of poverty and homelessness in churches and the community
- Empathy for the poor and a desire for greater understanding concerning poverty and justice issues in an urban center
- Completing post-secondary studies in ministry, social work, education, community development, youth and childcare studies, or a related program
- Strong computer, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Interest and skills in recreational activities such as sports or gardening is an asset
- Strong team building and leadership skills
- Between the ages of 18 - 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
- This posting will fill one position and is temporary from approximately June 22-August 31, 2026 and it is a requirement that interns can attend all 10 weeks
WORKING CONDITIONS
- 35 hours per week; some evening and weekend hours maybe required to accommodate the hours of the community hubs
- The working environment for this position requires moderate amounts of walking, climbing, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, and daily interactions with colleagues and guests.
- This position is often fast-paced, and requires moderate amount of mental effort to analyze information and problem solve.
- This position requires the training and usage of two-way radio communications and MS Office based computer programming.
- Employment Security Check is required
- As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
- Navigating interactions with challenging clients who may exhibit unpredictable behavior, including swearing, anger, and the possibility of becoming aggressive
- We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- Position is conditional on Summer Student funding and number of hours or weeks may be subject to change
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
- As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
**ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA SUMMER JOBS**
- Please do not apply if all these conditions are not met
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
- Not a member of the Immediate Family of the Employer or a member of the Immediate Family of an officer or director of the Employer
- International students are not eligible participants
- For more information about Canada Summer Jobs: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth (https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth)
NOTE
- Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.
- We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
- Please visit our Careers (https://theseed.ca/careers) page to see more job opportunities.
